1st Edition

Paint Technology Handbook

By Rodger Talbert Copyright 2007
    240 Pages 68 B/W Illustrations
    by CRC Press

    Modern paints and coatings offer an astounding variety of formulations that are used to improve the durability, appearance, and lifespan of countless products. From cars to furniture, computers, and mechanical components, paints and coatings play a vital role in nearly every manufactured product available. 

    Straightforward Guidance for Developing and Fulfilling Product-Specific Criteria

    Written by an industry insider with more than 30 years of experience, the Paint Technology Handbook provides a practical and straightforward guide for the design of coatings systems. The text highlights the most practical analytical methods and their applications for material selection as well as manufacturing processes.

    Key Topics:

    ·         The components and properties of paints, including resins, pigments, extenders, solvents, and additives

    ·         The chemical composition, physical properties, function, wear characteristics, and other properties used for material selection

    ·         Color standards, metamerism, and color matching

    Processes and Techniques for Operating Optimal, Cost-Efficient Paint and Surface Finishing Systems

    Encompassing processes and equipment used for manufacturing the paints themselves as well as application systems, this book reviews the essential techniques and equipment for deposition and finishing systems.

    Highlights Include:

    ·         A survey of liquid paint application technologies, including spray and electrodeposition techniques

    ·         Transfer efficiency, automated control, and maintenance for all application techniques

    ·         Curing, testing methods for finished materials, and quality control techniques

    The Paint Technology Handbook emphasizes the importance of understanding paint materials, manufacturing techniques, testing, deposition techniques, and equipment in order to meet product-specific needs.

    PART PREPARATION PROCESSES AND EQUIPMENT
    Cleaning
    Conversion Coatings
    Rinsing
    Typical Spray Washer Systems
    Substrates
    Washer Design
    Washer Maintenance and Control
    PAINT COMPONENTS
    Resin (Binder)
    Pigments
    Extenders
    Solvents
    Additives
    Summary
    LIQUID ORGANIC COATINGS
    Coatings Selection
    Paint Classifications
    Film Formation
    PAINT MANUFACTURING PROCESS
    Equipment Used for Pigment Paste Manufacturing
    COLOR MATCHING AND COLOR CONTROL
    Color Variables
    Metamerism
    Color Measurement Equipment
    Color Glossary
    Color Standards and Metamerism
    LIQUID PAINT APPLICATION SYSTEMS
    Part Preparation
    Spray Application of Paint
    Airless Spray Guns
    Air-Assisted Airless Spray Guns
    High Volume Low Pressure (HVLP)
    Electrostatic Application
    Alternative Application Methods
    TRANSFER EFFICIENCY AND SPRAY TECHNIQUE
    Spray Gun Controls
    Application Technique
    SPRAY BOOTHS
    NFPA Requirements
    Air Make-Up
    Booth Exhaust Stacks
    Spray Booth Sizing
    Filtration
    CURING
    Convection Curing
    Infra Red Curing
    Oven Maintenance and Cleaning
    Oven Exhaust
    Oven Filtration
    Oven Location
    The Impact of Catalysts on Curing
    Heat Recovery
    Summary
    TESTING PAINT MATERIALS
    Introduction
    Paint Viscosity
    Finished Film Testing
    QUALITY CONTROL
    Introduction
    Process Control
    Paint Film Defects
    COST ANALYSIS FOR FINISHING SYSTEMS
    Factors that Affect Cost
    Applied Cost of Paint
    Appendix A: Metric Equivalents
    Appendix B: Common Geometries and Formulas for Calculation of Area Index

    Biography

    Rodger Talbert